Bonsai trees and succulents are among the new exciting classes in this year's Little Paxton Parish Council's Annual Autumn Flower and Vegetable Show.
If you enjoy growing fruit, vegetables, and flowers and making home produce, then enter and participate in the community event this Saturday (September 9).
The show is free to join, and there are no restrictions on the number of classes that can be entered (one entry per class), with all exhibits to be displayed on the QEII Playing Field and in the village hall.
Parish Councillor Kathy Bishop said: "This is a great opportunity to take part and exhibit your own locally grown produce and flowers.
"There are 75 classes to choose from, and there is no entry fee. There is something for everyone."
New classes included in the show are for kale, leeks, Coronation floral arrangement, garden on a tray made from recycled materials, succulents and bonsai trees.
There are also classes for children to enter.
Parish Clerk Jenny Gellatly said: "All show exhibits are to be displayed in the village hall and QEII Playing Field between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
"The event opens to the public from 2pm to 5pm. All entry forms are to be delivered to the Clerk by September 6, however, on the day, entries will be accepted subject to space available."
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Trophies will be awarded for Best in Show Gold, Silver and Bronze for fruit and vegetables, flowers, home produce and children's classes.
The winners will be announced at 4.30pm, and refreshments, including a bar, ice creams and a barbeque, will be available.
In addition to the Autumn Flower and Vegetable Show, there will be musical entertainment from Bedford Brass, who will perform an outdoor concert in the park from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
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The public is encouraged to bring deckchairs and picnic rugs along and enjoy an afternoon on the field.
Show Registration forms are available on the Council website or by contacting the Clerk Tel 01480 470193 clerk@littlepaxtonparishcouncil.gov.uk.
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